How long does mitral valve repair surgery last?

The surgery may take 2 to 4 hours. This surgery can sometimes be done through a groin artery, with no cuts on your chest. The doctor sends a catheter (flexible tube) with a balloon attached on the end. The balloon inflates to stretch the opening of the valve.

Can a repaired mitral valve be repaired again?

The low mortality associated with reoperation supports an aggressive approach toward mitral regurgitation with initial repair. A second repair can be performed in selected patients with durable results at 4 years.

Can a repaired mitral valve leak again?

It’s not uncommon to have a mild leak after valve repair. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find this in people without major heart disease. The mild leak means that a few drops of blood go backwards through the valve when the heart contracts. Echocardiograms are very sensitive at detecting this reversed flow.

How many times can you have a heart valve replaced?

Sometimes, a patient’s own tissue can be used for valve replacement (called an autograft). Patients with biological valves usually do not need to take blood-thinning medicines. These valves are not as strong as mechanical valves, though, and they may need to be replaced every 10 years or so.

Can you have a heart valve replaced twice?

We can often repair the valve again to achieve the outcomes that we hoped for in the first surgery, or we can replace (or re-replace) the valve.

Can the mitral valve be repaired without open heart surgery?

A minimally invasive mitral valve replacement is a procedure to replace a poorly working mitral valve with an artificial valve without the need for open heart surgery.

Can you have a second heart valve replacement?

Left ventricular performance is improved, and earlier surgery could further improve outcome, indicating that an aortic homograft is a safe, durable option for patients requiring a second aortic valve replacement.

How long do you live after mitral valve surgery?

I have been reading studies that seem to give a “fair” chance of living maybe 15 years after aortic valve replacement surgery, even for patients under the age of 60. Survival to 25 years (again, for patients who were under 60 when they had their AVR done) was about 20\%.

What is the recovery period after mitral valve repair?

The normal recovery period for mitral valve surgery is 4 to 8 weeks but it can change according to the type of procedure and development of complications. Until 6 weeks you need rest and you should not lift any heavy object or do activities that can strain your heart.

How long is the recovery after robotic mitral valve surgery?

Most of the time, patients know beforehand which type of surgery they will have. Mitral valve repair recovery takes longer after open-heart surgery, and it normally takes a patient from six to eight weeks to resume normal activities.

What to expect after valve replacement surgery?

After heart valve surgery, you might be able to return to daily activities, such as working, driving and exercise. Your doctor will discuss with you when you can return to activities. You’ll generally need to take certain medications. You’ll need to attend regular follow-up appointments with your doctor.